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单词 self-fulfilling
释义

self-fulfilling

adjective
(Of an opinion or prediction) bound to be proved correct or to come true as a result of behaviour caused by its being expressed: expecting something to be bad can turn out to be a self-fulfilling prophecy...
  • Some have warned that labelling children in this way can be counterproductive, perhaps proving to be a self-fulfilling prophecy.
  • Williams told everyone who would listen that his players were useless, and it eventually proved to be a self-fulfilling prophecy.
  • Reportedly, he has said he is to be a one-term prime minister, which may prove to be a self-fulfilling prophecy.

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